TW201842716A - Radio frequency (rf) connector pin assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the RF connector pin assembly includes a first dielectric, a second dielectric, and a contact pin positioned in a housing. The contact pin has a first pin section, a second pin section, and an annular collar. Axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the annular collar moving in a gap between the first and second dielectrics. The first pin section is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, for example, a connector, and the second pin section terminates distally in a connection feature, which may be connected to an external structure, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB). The contact pin axially moves, or floats, in response to movement of the connection feature by engagement with the external structure. Multiple housings may be independently removably mounted in a block with independently movable contact pins.

Description

Radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly

The related application of this application was filed in US Patent Application No. 15/581891 on April 28, 2017, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

This disclosure relates generally to radio frequency (RF) connector pin assemblies, and in particular to RF connector pin assemblies with floating connector pins (also known as "contact pins"), which are mounted in a housing It is used as a single-pin connector, and is installed in a multi-pin connector block for connection to a printed circuit board.

In the technical field of microwave frequency connectors, there are male contact pins designed to be soldered to a printed circuit board (PCB). These contact pins are metallic and generally surrounded by a plastic insulator and a metal housing to provide a connector pin assembly. Connector pin assemblies can be coupled by a variety of methods, including push-on designs. Contact pins are a key component in the transmission of electrical signals. In some cases, due to tolerance stacks and non-flat PCBs, connectors need to overcome large variable distances while maintaining good performance at high frequencies. Accordingly, there has been a focus on developing connector pin assemblies that have so-called "floating" contact pins that move axially in both directions to accommodate uneven surface flatness of the PCB. However, the axial movement of the contact pins must be suppressed in both directions to allow the contact pins to be held in the carrier or header; and for the restraints to take effect, the restraints must be larger in diameter than The inside diameter of the channel in the carrier or headstock. The difficulty in the assembly of the connector pin assembly involves inserting a contact pin with two restraints through the channel when the restraint is larger than the channel, and doing so without damaging the carrier or head. This is particularly difficult for connector pin assemblies that have multiple contact pins.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional floating pin assembly 100 is illustrated. Figure 1 shows the single-pin configuration, and Figure 2 shows the multi-pin configuration. In FIGS. 1 and 2, each pin 102 is shown as being mounted through a hole 104 in the carrier 106. The pins 102 are generally made of an electrically conductive material (such as metal), and the carrier 106 is usually made of a dielectric material so that the carrier 106 can be used as an insulator for the pins 102. The carrier 106 may also be referred to as a header. In order to allow the pin 102 to "float", the pin 102 has a shaft 108 having an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the hole 104. In this manner, the shaft 108 is free to slide in the hole 104, thereby allowing the prong 102 to move axially. However, it is necessary to limit the amount of axial movement in both directions of the pin 102 to maintain the pin 102 in the carrier 106. In order to provide such a two-way restriction, the pin 102 has two integral restraints, a first restraint 110 for restricting the axial movement of the pin 102 in the first direction, and a pin for restricting the pin 102 in the second direction. The axial movement of the second restraint 112.

The first restraining member 110 and the second restraining member 112 extend radially outward from the surface of the shaft 108. However, in order to limit the axial movement of the pin 102, both the first restraint member 110 and the second restraint member 112 must extend radially outward from the shaft 108 to a peripheral periphery that exceeds the diameter outside the hole 104. Typically, both the first restraint 110 and the second restraint 112 are integrally formed with the pin 102 and are formed as part of the pin 102. Due to the necessary size and integrated structure of the pin 102, the floating pin assembly 100 must be inserted into the carrier 106 by forcing one of the first restraint 110 or the second restraint 112 through the hole 104 during the assembly of the floating pin assembly 100. . Accordingly, one or both of the first restraint 110 and the second restraint 112 may have rounded or beveled edges or surfaces to facilitate such insertion. As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first restraint member 110 has a beveled surface 114, which indicates that the pin 102 is inserted into the carrier 106 by forcing the first restraint member 110 through the hole 104. Although the beveled surface 114 can promote the installation of the pins 102 to a certain degree, such mounting places stress on the material of the carrier 106, which may cause cracks or other structural damage and physically damage the carrier 106 and / Or damage its insulation integrity. Additionally, the beveled surface 114 allows the pins 102 to be mounted in only one direction.

The multi-pin configuration shown in Figure 2 exacerbates this structural impact and the opportunity for damage effects. Five pins 102 are shown in FIG. 2, and each pin may have been installed by forcing an individual first restraint 110 through a respective hole 104 in the carrier 106. Although the prong 102 can move axially in both directions in the hole 104, such movement only occurs between the first restraint 110 and the second restraint 112. As such, once the pin 102 is installed, the pin 102 cannot be removed by continuing to force the pin 102 in the same direction as the installation, or by forcing the pin 102 back through the hole 104. Accordingly, once a pin 102 is installed in the carrier 106, it cannot be removed without damaging the carrier 106.

In FIG. 2, the second restraint 112 is shown as being engaged with a printed circuit board (PCB) 116. In this regard, the second restraint 112 on each pin 102 is also used as a contact to be connected to the PCB 116, but can be soldered to a conductive trace on the PCB 116 (not shown in Figure 2). The PCB 116 is not necessarily perfectly flat or planar, but may have surface unevenness, such as, for example, a bow shape, as depicted in Figure 2 for the PCB 116. As different second restraints 112 engage the PCB 116, the unevenness of the surface of the PCB 116 causes the second restraints 112 to move (which axially moves the pins 102), allowing the pins 102 to "float". However, since the second restraint 112 is also used as a contact, the non-uniformity of the PCB 116 may cause the second restraint 112 to be forced toward the carrier 106. This is shown in the second figure by a pin 102 mounted in the middle. Such installation may not only increase the possibility of damage to the carrier 106, but also damage the integrity of the connection of the second restraint member 112 to the conductive traces on the PCB 116.

Therefore, for the radio frequency (RF) that can not only provide axially moving (or floating) pins to accommodate the unevenness of the PCB surface, but also can not be damaged by the carrier or the head, or the connection to the PCB Connector pin assemblies have unsolved needs.

Any references cited herein are not admitted to constitute prior art. The applicant expressly reserves the right to question the correctness and relevance of any cited documents.

One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly. The RF connector pin assembly includes a first dielectric body. The first dielectric body includes a first stop surface and a first through channel extending through the first dielectric body. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a second dielectric body, the second dielectric body including a second stopping surface positioned relative to the first stopping surface, and a first dielectric body extending through the second dielectric body. Two through-channels, wherein the second through-channel is aligned with the first through-channel, and wherein the first stop surface and the second stop surface define one between the first dielectric body and the second dielectric body. gap. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a contact pin. The contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a boundary between the first pin segment and the second pin segment. A ring-shaped collar. The first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through-channel and the second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through-channel. The annular collar is located in the gap. The axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the movement of the annular collar in the gap between the first stop surface and the second stop surface. The first pin segment is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, and the second pin segment terminates distally in a connecting part.

Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an RF connector pin assembly. The RF connector pin assembly includes a housing including a first section and a second section separated from the first section by a spacer. The partition includes an access opening extending between the first section and the second section. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a first dielectric body positioned in the second section. The first dielectric body includes a first stopping surface and a first through channel extending through the first dielectric body, wherein the first through channel is aligned with the access opening. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a second dielectric body positioned in the second section. The second dielectric body includes a second stop surface and a second through channel. The second stop surface is positioned relative to the first stop surface, and the second through channel extends through the second dielectric body. The second through channel is aligned with the first through channel and aligned with the access opening, and the first stop surface and the second stop surface define a gap between the first dielectric body and the second dielectric body. The first stop surface is separated from the second stop surface by a distance "A" by the gap. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a contact pin. The contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a ring clamp. The ring clamp is located on the first pin segment. And an intersection of the second pin segment. The first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through-channel and the second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through-channel. The contact pin is axially movable in a first direction and a second direction in the first through channel and the second through channel, and the annular collar is located in the gap. The axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the movement of the annular collar in the gap by the first stop surface in the first direction and by the second stop surface in the second direction. mobile. The first prong section extends through the first through passage and enters the first section through the access opening, and the distal end of the second prong section terminates in a connecting part.

Another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an RF connector pin assembly. The RF connector pin assembly includes a housing including a first section and a second section separated from the first section by a partition. The partition includes an access opening extending between the first section and the second section. The RF connector pin assembly further includes a dielectric body positioned in the second section. The dielectric body includes a through channel extending between the first surface and a second surface through the dielectric body, and the through channel includes an inner diameter “TP _ID ” and is aligned with the access opening. The RF connector pin assembly further includes a contact pin including a shaft with a first end and a second end. The shaft is movably frictionally fitted in the through passage, and a first end of the shaft extends from the first face of the through passage and enters the first section through the access opening. A second end of the shaft extends from the second face of the through passage and terminates in a connecting part. The shaft has an outer diameter "S _OD " which is larger than the inner diameter "TP _ID " of the through passage. When the outer diameter “S _OD ” of the shaft contacts the inner diameter “TP _ID ” of the through channel, the contact pin can move axially in the through channel in the first direction and the second direction.

There is another embodiment of the present disclosure related to a method for assembling an RF connector pin assembly. The method includes the steps of: providing a housing, the housing comprising a first section, a second section, and a separator separating the first section from the second section. The method also includes the following steps: inserting a first dielectric body in the second section of the housing, the first dielectric body including a first through channel and a first stopping surface. The method also includes the following steps: inserting a second dielectric body into the second section of the housing, the second dielectric body including a second through channel and a second stop surface, wherein the second through channel is aligned A gap is formed between the first through channel and the first stop surface and the second stop surface. The method also includes the following steps: a contact pin is movably disposed in the housing, the contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a ring-shaped ring, the ring-shaped ring is located at An interface between the first pin segment and the second pin segment. The first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through-channel and the second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through-channel. The contact pin is axially movable in a first direction and a second direction in the first through channel and the second through channel. The annular collar is located in the gap except that it passes through the first through channel and the second through channel.

Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an RF connector block assembly. The RF connector block assembly includes a multi-connector block, the multi-connector block includes a plurality of shell ports, and the multi-connector block can be attached to an external structure. The RF connector block assembly also includes a plurality of shells, wherein each shell of the plurality of shells is removably installed in a shell port of the plurality of shell ports, wherein a shell of the plurality of shells It is removably mounted independently of the other one of the plurality of cases. The RF connector block assembly also includes a contact pin that is movably disposed in each of the plurality of shells, wherein the contact pin in one of the plurality of shells is independent of the plurality of shells. The contact pins in the other shell of each of the shells are axially movable in a first direction and a second direction.

Yet another embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an RF connector block assembly. The RF connector block assembly includes a connector block, the connector block includes at least one housing port, and the connector block can be attached to an external structure. The RF connector block assembly also includes at least one housing that is removably mounted in the at least one housing port. The RF connector block assembly also includes at least one contact pin, and the at least one contact pin is movably disposed in the at least one housing, wherein the at least one contact pin in the at least one housing is movable in a first direction and In the second direction.

Additional features and advantages will be explained in the following detailed embodiments, and a part of them will be obvious from the description for those of ordinary skill in the art, or described in the implementation specification and the claims, and the accompanying drawings. Known from the examples.

It will be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed embodiments are merely exemplary and are intended to provide an overview or framework to understand the nature and characteristics of the claims in this case.

The accompanying drawings are included to provide further understanding, and these drawings are incorporated and form a part of this specification. The drawings depict one or more embodiments, and together with the description serve to explain the principles and operation of various embodiments.

One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly. The RF connector pin assembly includes a first dielectric body. The first dielectric body includes a first stop surface and a first through channel extending through the first dielectric body. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a second dielectric body, the second dielectric body including a second stopping surface positioned relative to the first stopping surface, and a first dielectric body extending through the second dielectric body. Two through-channels, wherein the second through-channel is aligned with the first through-channel, and wherein the first stop surface and the second stop surface define one between the first dielectric body and the second dielectric body. gap. The RF connector pin assembly also includes a contact pin. The contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a boundary between the first pin segment and the second pin segment. A ring-shaped collar. The first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through-channel and the second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through-channel. The annular collar is located in the gap. The axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the movement of the annular collar in the gap between the first stop surface and the second stop surface. The first pin segment is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, and the second pin segment terminates distally in a connecting part.

In this regard, FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 200 engaged with an external structure 202, which may be a printed circuit board (PCB). In FIGS. 3 and 4, the RF connector pin assembly 200 is not shown with any housing or other enclosure to facilitate discussion of specific components of the RF connector pin assembly 200. In FIG. 3, the RF connector pin assembly 200 is depicted as having a single-pin configuration, while in FIG. 4, a multi-pin arrangement is depicted. The RF connector pin assembly 200 has a first dielectric body 204 having a first stop surface 206. A first through-channel 208 (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 3) extends from (and passes through) the first stop surface 206 to an upper surface 210 (and passes therethrough) through the first dielectric body 204. A second dielectric body 212 has a second stop surface 214 that is positioned relative to the first stop surface 206. A second through channel 216 (shown in dashed lines in FIG. 3) extends from (and passes through) the second stop surface 214 to the lower surface 218 (and passes therethrough) through the second dielectric 212. The second through-channel 216 is aligned with the first through-channel 208. The first stop surface 206 and the second stop surface 214 define a gap 220 therebetween. The first dielectric body 204 and the second dielectric body 212 may be made of any suitable material, such as non-limiting examples such as PTFE or Torlon (Polyimide-imide).

A contact pin 222 is shown. The contact pin has a first pin segment 224, a second pin segment 226, and a ring-shaped collar at the junction 230 of the first pin segment 224 and the second pin segment 226. 228. The first pin segment 224 is movably disposed in the first through channel 208, and the second pin segment 226 is movably disposed in the second through channel 216. On the one hand, the annular collar 228 is located in the gap 220. in. In this way, the axial movement of the contact pin 222 is limited by the movement of the annular collar 228 between the first stop surface 206 and the second stop surface 214 in the gap 220. Additionally, the first pin segment 224 is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, which may be a connector (not shown in Figures 3 and 4). The second pin segment 226 may terminate distally in a connecting part 232.

With particular reference to Figure 3, the annular collar 228 extends radially from the contact pin 222, so that the outer diameter "A _OD " of the annular collar 228 is larger than the inner diameter "F _ID " of the first through channel 208 and the second through channel The inside diameter is "S _ID ". A first side 234 of the annular collar 228 contacts the first stop surface 206 to limit the axial movement of the contact pin 222 in the first direction 238 to a first direction travel limit 239. A second side 236 of the annular collar 228 contacts the second stop surface 214 to limit the axial movement of the contact pin 222 in the second direction 240 to a second direction travel limit 241.

The connection part 232 may be adapted for the connection to the external structure 202, which may be the PCB 203 as mentioned above. As such, the connection part 232 may be soldered to the PCB 203, including a conductive trace (not shown in FIGS. 3 and 4) soldered to the PCB 203. With particular reference to Figure 4, the RF connector pin assembly 200 may include a plurality of contact pins 222, where each contact pin 222 includes a first dielectric body 204 and a second dielectric body 212 (as discussed above). In this regard, the plurality of connection parts 232 from the plurality of contact pins 222 may engage the PCB 203. As described previously, the PCB 203 is not necessarily perfectly flat or planar, but may have surface unevenness, such as the arcuate shape depicted in FIG. 4. As the connecting part 232 engages the PCB 203, the unevenness of the surface of the PCB 203 causes the connecting part 232 (and thus the individual contact pins 222) to move axially or "float". Therefore, the annular collar 228 moves in the gap 220 between the first stop surface 206 and the second stop surface 214. This is illustrated in FIG. 4 by the annular collars 228 of the contact pins 222, which are located in different parts of the individual gaps 220. Since the connection part 232 is not used as a restraint (as discussed above for the conventional floating pin assembly 100), the contact pin is forced to be pushed toward the carrier or the head seat to damage the connection of the contact pin 222 to the PCB 203 and No problem. The contact pins 222 may be made of any suitable conductive material, such as a non-limiting example of brass plated gold over nickel.

Reference is now made to Figures 5-7, which illustrate an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 200 '. The RF connector pin assembly 200 'is the same as the RF connector pin assembly 200 discussed with respect to Figs. 3 and 4, except that a housing 242 is added. FIG 5 is an exploded sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly 200 ', which is shown along the same axis "X _1" aligned with housing 242, a first dielectric 204, second dielectric 212, and contact pins 222. FIG. 6A is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 200 ′. The contact pin 222 of the RF connector pin assembly has a travel limit 241 in the second direction. FIG. 6B is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 200 ′. The contact pin 222 of the RF connector pin assembly has a travel limit 239 in the first direction. Figure 7 is a top perspective view of the RF connector pin assembly 200 '.

With continued reference to FIGS. 5, 6A, and 6B, the housing 242 includes a first section 244 and a second section 246, and the second section 246 is separated from the first section 244 by a partition 248. The partition 248 has an access opening 250 that extends between the first section 244 and the second section 246. The first dielectric body 204 is positioned in the second section 246. Similarly, the second dielectric body 212 is positioned in the second section 246. The first dielectric body 204 and the second dielectric body 212 may be positioned in the second section 246 such that the first through-channel 208, the second through-channel 216, and the access opening 250 are aligned. The first stop surface 206 and the second stop surface 214 define a gap 220 between the first dielectric body 204 and the second dielectric body 212. The first stop surface 206 is separated by a gap 220 from the second stop surface 214 by a distance. "A".

As discussed above, the contact pins 222 include a first pin segment 224, a second pin segment 226, and a ring-shaped collar 228 at the junction 230 of the first pin segment 224 and the second pin segment 226. The RF connector pin assembly 200 'can be assembled by friction fitting the first dielectric body 204 in the second section 246; inserting the first pin section 224 into the first dielectric body 204 A through channel 208; and frictionally fitting the second dielectric body 212 in the second section 246 so that the second pin segment 226 is inserted into the second through channel 216 of the second dielectric body 212. In this manner, the annular collar 228 need not be forced through the first through channel 208 or the second through channel 216 to assemble the RF connector pin assembly 200 '.

In this regard, the first pin segment 224 is movably disposed in the first through-passage 208 and the second pin segment 226 is movably disposed in the second through-passage 216 such that the contact pin 222 is in the first through-passage. 208 and the second through passage 216 are axially movable in the first direction 238 and the second direction 240. Additionally, the first pin segment 224 may extend through the first through channel 208 and into the first section 244 through the access opening 250. The first section 244 may include a socket 252 having a receiving port 254 adapted to receive a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). The first pin segment 224 may provide electrical continuity with a connector received by the receiving port 254 of the slot 252.

The second section 246 includes an open distal end 256 relative to the divider 248. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the axial movement of the contact pin 222 is located at the first direction travel limit 239, the connection part 232 may be in the housing 242. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the axial movement of the contact pin 222 is located at the second direction travel limit 241, the connecting part 232 may extend a distance “B” through the open distal end 256 of the housing 242. The distance "B" must not exceed the distance "A", which is the size of the gap 220. In this manner, a sufficient distance may be provided to allow the contact pin 222 to move axially in response to the movement of the connection part 232 by its engagement with the external structure 202 (such as, for example, the PCB 203 (not shown)). Furthermore, the distance "B" may allow the housing 242 to contact the PCB 203, so that the housing 242 may be adapted to provide ground continuity between external components such as the connector received by the receiving port 254 of the slot 252 With PCB 203. The housing 242 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top perspective view of the RF connector pin assembly 200 ′ viewed in the first section 244 of the housing 242. The contact pins 222, the partition 248, and the access opening 250 are visible, as are the slots 252 and the receiving ports 254. As will be discussed in more detail below, when the RF connector pin assembly 200 'is installed (ie, connected to the PCB 203), the top of the RF connector pin assembly 200' may be exposed and accessible to allow for connection to a External components (like, for example, connectors).

Referring now to Figures 8-10, an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 300 is depicted. The RF connector pin assembly 300 includes certain aspects similar to the RF connector pin assemblies 200 and 200 'discussed above with respect to Figures 3-7. Therefore, with the exception of any substantial differences, the discussion of the RF connector pin assembly 300 similar to the RF connector pin assemblies 200 and 200 'will not be repeated here.

FIG 8 is an exploded sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly 300, which is shown aligned along the same axis "X _2" a housing 302, a first dielectric 304, a second dielectric body 306, a The bushing 308 and a contact pin 310. FIG. 9 is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 300, wherein the contact pin 310 is located at a first direction travel limit 312. 8 and 9, the housing 302 includes a first section 314 and a second section 316. The second section 316 is separated from the first section 314 by a partition 318. An access opening 320 in the partition 318 extends between the first section 314 and the second section 316. The first dielectric body 304, the second dielectric body 306, and the bushing 308 are positioned in the second section 316, so that a first through-passage 322 in the first dielectric body 304, a A second through passage 324 and a bushing opening 326 in the bushing 308 are all aligned. The second section 316 includes an open distal end 348 relative to the divider 318. A gap 332 is defined by a first stopping surface 328 on the first dielectric body 304 and a second stopping surface 330 on the second dielectric body 306, wherein the first stopping surface 328 communicates with the second stopping surface through the gap 332. 330 is separated by a distance "A". Although one side 331 of the first dielectric body 304 is shown adjacent to the second dielectric body 306 in FIG. 9, the formation of a gap 332 is maintained between the first stop surface 328 and the second stop surface 330. Demarcation. The first dielectric body 304 and the second dielectric body 306 may be made of any suitable material, such as non-limiting examples of PTFE or Torlon.

The contact pin 310 includes a first pin segment 334, a second pin segment 336, and a ring-shaped retaining ring 338 at a boundary 340 of the first pin segment 334 and the second pin segment 336. The second pin segment 336 may terminate distally in a connecting part 342. The RF connector pin assembly 300 can be assembled by frictionally fitting the second dielectric body 306 in the second section 316; inserting the second pin segment 336 into the second through channel 324 of the second dielectric body 306 Positioning the first dielectric body 304 in the second section 316 such that the first pin segment 334 is inserted into the first through channel 322 of the first dielectric body 304 and the annular collar 338 is positioned in the gap 332; and The bushing 308 is frictionally fitted in the second section 316 above the first dielectric body 304 such that the first pin section 334 extends through the bushing opening 326. In this manner, the annular collar 338 need not be forced through the first through channel 322, the second through channel 324, or the bushing opening 326 to assemble the RF connector pin assembly 300. The contact pins 310 and the bushings 308 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

In this regard, the first pin segment 334 is movably disposed in the first through-passage 322 and the second pin segment 336 is movably disposed in the second through-passage 324 such that the contact pin 310 is in the first through-passage. 322 and the second through passage 324 are axially movable in the first direction 337 and the second direction 339. Additionally, the first pin segment 334 may extend through the first through channel 322, the bushing opening 326, and into the first section 314 through the access opening 320. The first section 314 may include a slot 344 having a receiving port 346, which is adapted to receive a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). The first pin segment 334 may provide electrical continuity with a connector received by the receiving port 346 of the slot 344.

The second section 316 includes an open distal end 348 relative to the divider 318. In FIG. 9, the contact pin 310 is at the travel limit 312 in the first direction, and the connecting part 342 is positioned in the housing 302. In a manner similar to the RF connector pin assembly 200 ′ (as shown in FIG. 6A), when the axial movement of the contact pin 310 is at the second direction travel limit 350, the connection part 342 may pass through the housing 302. The open distal end 348 extends a distance "B", which may be less than or equal to the distance "A" (the size of the gap 332). In this way, a sufficient distance may be provided to allow the contact pin 310 to move axially in response to the movement of the connection part 342 by its engagement with an external structure such as, for example, a PCB. Furthermore, the distance “B” may allow the housing 302 to contact the PCB, so that the housing 302 may be adapted to provide ground continuity between external components such as the connector received by the receiving port 346 of the slot 344 and The PCB. The housing 302 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the RF connector pin assembly 300 as viewed in the first section 314 of the housing 302. The contact pins 310, the spacer 318, the bushing 308, and the access opening 320 are visible, as are the slot 344 and the receiving port 346. As will be discussed in more detail below, the top of the RF connector pin assembly 300 may be exposed and accessible to allow for connection to an external component, such as a connector, for example.

11A and 11B, an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 400 is illustrated. The RF connector pin assembly 400 includes certain aspects similar to the RF connector pin assemblies 200, 200 'discussed above with respect to Figures 3-7. Therefore, except for any substantial differences, the discussion of the RF connector pin assembly 400 similar to the RF connector pin assembly 200, 200 'will not be repeated here.

FIG. 11A and second section 11B is a detailed cross sectional view through the assembled RF connector pin assembly 400, illustrating the "X _3" in the housing 402 are aligned along the same axis, a first dielectric 404, a first Two dielectric bodies 406 and a right angle contact pin 408 (also referred to as a right angle connector pin). FIG. 11A is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 400 with right-angle contact pins 408 at a second direction travel limit 410. FIG. 11B is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 400 with the right-angle contact pins 408 at a first direction travel limit 412.

11A and 11B, the housing 402 includes a first section 414 and a second section 416. The second section 416 is separated from the first section 414 by a partition 418. The access opening 420 in the partition 418 extends between the first section 414 and the second section 416. The first dielectric body 404 is positioned in the second section 416. Similarly, a second dielectric 406 is positioned in the second section 416. The first dielectric body 404 and the second dielectric body 406 may be positioned in the second section 416 so that the first through-channel 422, the second through-channel 424, and the access opening 420 in the first dielectric 404 are aligned. A first stopping surface 426 and a second stopping surface 428 define a gap 430 between the first dielectric body 404 and the second dielectric body 406. The first stopping surface 426 is separated from the second stopping surface 428 by a space 430. Separate a distance "A". The first dielectric body 404 and the second dielectric body 406 may be made of any suitable material, such as non-limiting examples of PTFE or Torlon.

The right-angle contact pin 408 includes a first pin segment 432, a second pin segment 434, a ring-shaped collar 436 at an intersection 438 of one of the first pin segment 432 and the second pin segment 434, and The second pin segment 434 extends from the second pin segment 434 at an angle to a third pin segment 440. In particular, the third pin segment 440 approaches perpendicular to the second pin segment 434 (ie, approaches a right angle to the second pin segment 434). The third pin segment 440 is integrally connected to the second pin segment 434. The third pin segment 440 may terminate distally in a connecting part 442.

The RF connector pin assembly 400 can be assembled by: frictionally fitting the first dielectric body 404 in the second section 416; and inserting the third pin section 440 through the second through channel 424 of the second dielectric body 406 ; Insert the second pin segment 434 in the second through channel 424 of the second dielectric 406; and frictionally fit the second dielectric 406 into the second section 416 so that the first pin segment 432 is inserted into the first A dielectric body 404 is in the first through-channel 422. In this manner, the annular collar 436 need not be forced to assemble the RF connector pin assembly 400 through the first through channel 422 or the second through channel 424. The right-angle contact pins 408 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

In this regard, the first pin segment 432 is movably disposed in the first through channel 422 and the second pin segment 434 is movably disposed in the second through channel 424 such that the right-angle contact pin 408 The channel 422 and the second through channel 424 are axially movable in a first direction 444 and a second direction 446. Additionally, the first pin segment 432 may extend through the first through channel 422 and into the first section 414 through the access opening 420. The first section 414 may include a slot 448 having a receiving port 450 adapted to receive a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). The first pin segment 432 may provide electrical continuity with a connector received by the receiving port 450 of the slot 448.

The second section 416 includes an open distal end 452 relative to the divider 418. Further, the second section 416 includes one or more sidewall channels 454 extending upwardly from the open distal end 452. In particular, the third pin segment 440 is positioned through at least one of the one or more side wall channels 454, and its connecting part 442 extends beyond the second section 416 to the outside of the housing 402. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the axial movement of the right-angle contact pin 408 is at the first direction travel limit 412, the connecting part 442 is external to the housing 402, and at least a portion of the third pin segment 440 is positioned at one or more At least a portion of the multiple sidewall channel 454 and the distal end 456 of the third pin segment 440 may be in the housing 402. As shown in FIG. 11A, when the axial movement of the right-angled contact pin 408 is at the second direction travel limit 410, the connecting part 442 is maintained outside the housing 402, and the third pin segment 440 is positioned at least partially at one or more Within the multi-wall channel 454, at least a portion of the distal end 456 of the third pin segment 440 extends a distance "B" through the open distal end 452 of the housing 402. The distance “B” may be less than or equal to the distance “A”, which is the size of the gap 430. In this way, a sufficient distance may be provided to allow the right-angled contact pin 408 to respond to the third pin segment 440 (and the connecting part by its engagement with an external structure, such as, for example, PCB 203 (see FIG. 4)). 442) and move axially. Furthermore, the distance "B" may allow the housing 402 to contact the PCB 203 so that the housing 402 may be adapted to provide ground continuity between external components such as the connection received by the receiving port 450 of the slot 448器 and PCB 203. The housing 402 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly 300. The RF connector pin assembly 300 is connected to the PCB 203 and has a connector 560 inserted into the receiving port 346. The RF connector pin assembly 300 and the connector 560 are aligned along the same axis "X ₄ ". The second section 316 of the housing 302 contacts the PCB 203 and thereby establishes ground continuity with the body 562 of the connector 560 through the first section 314 of the housing 302. The connecting part 342 of the contact pin 310 is shown as a conductor connected to the PCB 203, which can be completed by soldering the connecting part 342 to a conductive trace (not shown in FIG. 12) on the PCB 203. The annular collar 338 is shown at the first direction travel limit 312 of the gap 332. The first pin segment 334 is shown inserted into the connector 560 and provides continuity with the inner conductor 564 of the connector 560 to establish continuity from the PCB 203 to the inner conductor 564 through the contact pins 310.

13-14B, an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 600 is illustrated. The RF connector pin assembly 600 includes some aspects similar to the RF connector pin assemblies 200, 200 ', 300, and 400 of Figs. Therefore, except for any substantial differences, the RF connector pin assembly 600 will not repeat the discussion similar to the RF connector pin assembly 200, 200 ', 300, 400.

Figure 13 is an exploded sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly 600 is illustrated along the same axis "X _5" (also shown in section in FIG. 14A ~ 14B) aligned with a housing 602, a dielectric 604, a The bushing 606 and a contact pin 608. FIG. 14A is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 600 with the contact pins 608 in a first position. FIG. 6B is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 600 with the contact pins 608 in a second position.

13 to 14B, the housing 602 includes a first section 610 and a second section 612. The second section 612 is separated from the first section 610 by a partition 614. An access opening 616 in the partition 614 extends between the first section 610 and the second section 612. The dielectric body 604 and the bushing 606 are positioned in the second section 612 such that a through channel 618 in the dielectric body 604 and a bushing opening 620 in the bushing 606 are all aligned. The through channel 618 includes an inner diameter TP _ID and extends between a first surface 615A and a second surface 615B of the dielectric body 604. The second section 612 includes an open distal end 622 relative to the divider 614. The dielectric 604 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of PTFE or Torlon.

The contact pin 608 (also referred to as a shaft) may terminate distally in a connecting part 624. The contact pin 608 includes a shaft outer diameter S _OD . The RF connector pin assembly 600 can be assembled by: friction-fitting the dielectric body 604 and the bushing 606 (for example, an outer surface of the dielectric body 604 frictionally engages an inner surface of the bushing 606); Fit in the second section 612 (for example, an outer surface of the bushing 606 frictionally engages an inner surface of the second section 612), so that the dielectric body 604 is inserted into the second section 612; In the through-channel 618 of the dielectric body 604, at least a portion of the contact pin 608 (and the connection part 624) is extended beyond the open distal end 622. In this manner, the contact pins 608 need not be forced to assemble the RF connector pin assembly 600 through the through-channel 618. The contact pins 608 and the bushing 606 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

In this regard, when assembled, the bushing 606 mounts the dielectric body 604 and the contact pins 608 within the housing 602 and also on one of the outer surface of the dielectric body 604 and an inner surface of the second section 612 of the housing 602 Provide a distance "A" between them. The distance “A” reduces the stress on the contact pins 608 while the dielectric body 604 and the contact pins 608 are assembled in the second section 612 of the housing 602. Additionally, the dielectric body 604 may expand due to heat when the RF connector pin assembly 600 is mounted to a PCB. The distance "A" allows radial expansion of the dielectric 604, further reducing the stress on the contact pins 608. Further, the distance "A" avoids the axial expansion of the dielectric body 604, which is important for maintaining reliability and electrical performance characteristics, because the electrical characteristics of the RF connector pin assembly 600 can depend on the dielectric body 604 and the housing 602. The distance between the open distal ends 622 varies.

The contact pins 608 are movably disposed in the through-channel 618 so that the contact pins 608 can be axially moved in the through-channel 618 in the first direction 626 and the second direction 628. Additionally, a proximal end 630 of the contact pin 608 may extend through the through-channel 618 and into the first section 610 through the access opening 616. The first section 610 may include a socket 632 having a receiving port 634 adapted to receive a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). The contact pin 608 can provide electrical continuity with the connector received by the receiving port 634 of the socket 632.

In FIG. 14A, the contact pin 608 is located in the first position, and the connecting part 624 thereof extends beyond the open distal end 622 of the housing 602 by a distance “B”. In this way, a sufficient distance may be provided to allow the contact pins 608 to move axially in response to the movement of the connection part 624 by its engagement with an external structure, such as a PCB, for example. Furthermore, the distance "B" may allow the housing 602 to contact the PCB, so that the housing 602 may be adapted to provide ground continuity between external components such as the connector received by the receiving port 634 of the slot 632 and the connector PCB. The housing 602 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

The frictional engagement of the contact pin 608 with the dielectric 604 is sufficient so that the contact pin 608 does not move in the first direction 626 as the RF connector pin assembly 600 engages or disengages a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). . However, such frictional engagement can be purposefully or intentionally overcome to change the position of the contact pins 608 relative to the dielectric 604 and the housing 602. In this way, the distance of the connecting part 624 of the contact pin 608 relative to the open distal end 622 of the housing 602 allows intentional movement but avoids accidental movement.

15A and 15B, an exemplary RF connector pin assembly 700 is illustrated. The RF connector pin assembly 700 includes some aspects similar to the RF connector pin assemblies 200, 200 ', 300, 400, and 600 in Figs. 3 to 14B. Therefore, except for any substantial differences, the discussion of the RF connector pin assembly 700 will not be repeated here similar to the RF connector pin assembly 200, 200 ', 300, 400, 600.

Of FIG. 15A is a detailed sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 700, which illustrates "X _6" are aligned along the same axis of a housing 702, a dielectric 704, a bushing 706, and a contact pins 708. The contact pin 708 is located at the first position. FIG. 15B is a detailed cross-sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly 700 with the contact pins 708 in the second position.

15A-15B, the housing 702 includes a first section 710 and a second section 712. The second section 712 is separated from the first section 710 by a partition 714. An access opening 716 in the partition 714 extends between the first section 710 and the second section 712. The dielectric body 704 and the bushing 706 are positioned in the second section 712 such that the through-channel 718 in the dielectric body 704 and the bushing opening 720 in the bushing 706 are all aligned. The through channel 718 includes an inner diameter TP _ID and extends between a first surface 715A and a second surface 715B of the dielectric body 704. The second section 712 includes an open distal end 722 relative to the partition 714. The dielectric 704 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of PTFE or Torlon.

The contact pin 708 includes a first pin segment 709A (also referred to as a shaft) and a second pin segment 709B (also referred to as a shaft). Each of the first pin segment 709A and the second pin segment 709B includes a shaft outer diameter S _OD . The second pin segment 709B extends from the first pin segment 709A at an angle to the first pin segment 709A. Specifically, the second pin segment 709B approaches the first pin segment 709A perpendicular to (ie, approaches a right angle with the first pin segment 709A). The second pin segment 709B is integrally connected to the first pin segment 709A. The second pin segment 709B can terminate distally in a connecting part 724.

The RF connector pin assembly 700 can be assembled by: frictionally fitting the dielectric body 704 with the bushing 706 (eg, frictionally bonding an outer surface of the dielectric body 704 with an inner surface of the bushing 706); 706 frictionally fits in the second section 712 (eg, an outer surface of the bushing 706 frictionally engages an inner surface of the second section 712) so that the dielectric body 704 is inserted into the second section 712; A pin segment 709A is frictionally fitted in the through passage 718 of the dielectric body 704 such that at least a portion of the first pin segment 709A (and the connecting part 724) of the contact pin 708 extends beyond the open distal end 722. In this manner, the contact pins 708 need not be forced to assemble the RF connector pin assembly 700 through the through-channel 718. The contact pins 708 and the bushing 706 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

In this regard, when assembled, the bushing 706 mounts the dielectric 704 and the contact pins 708 within the housing 702 and also on one of the outer surface of the dielectric 704 and an inner surface of the second section 712 of the housing 702 Provide a distance "A" between them. The distance "A" reduces stress on the contact pins 708 during the assembly of the dielectric 704 and the contact pins 708 within the second section 712 of the housing 702. Additionally, the dielectric body 704 may expand due to heat when the RF connector pin assembly 700 is mounted to a PCB. The distance "A" allows radial expansion of the dielectric 704, further reducing the stress on the first pin segment 709A of the contact pin 708. Further, the distance "A" avoids the axial expansion of the dielectric body 704, which is important for maintaining reliability and electrical performance characteristics, because the electrical characteristics of the RF connector pin assembly 700 may depend on the dielectric body 704 and the housing 702. The distance between the open distal ends 722 varies.

The first pin segment 709A of the contact pin 708 is movably disposed in the through channel 718, so that the first pin segment 709A of the contact pin 708 can be axially oriented in the first channel 726 and the second direction 728 in the through channel 718. mobile. Additionally, a proximal end 730 of the first pin segment 709A of the contact pin 708 may extend through the through channel 718 and enter the first section 710 through the access opening 716. The first section 710 may include a socket 732 having a receiving port 734 adapted to receive a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). The first pin segment 709A of the contact pin 708 may provide electrical continuity with the connector received by the receiving port 734 of the socket 732.

The second section 712 includes an open distal end 722 relative to the partition 714. Further, the second section 712 includes one or more sidewall channels 721 extending upwardly from the open distal end 722. In particular, the second pin segment 709B is positioned through at least one of the one or more side wall channels 721, and the connecting part 724 extends through the second section 712 to the exterior of the housing 702.

In FIG. 15A, the contact pin 708 is located at the first position, a distal end 723 of the second pin segment 709B extends beyond the open distal end 722 of the housing 702 by a distance “B”, and the connecting part 724 is external to the housing 702. As shown in FIG. 15B, when the axial movement of the contact pin 708 is moved in the first direction 726, the connecting part 724 remains external to the housing 702, and the second pin segment 709B is positioned at least partially at one or more Inside the multiple sidewall channel 721. In this manner, a sufficient distance may be provided to allow the contact pins 708 to move axially in response to the movement of the connection part 724 by its engagement with an external structure, such as, for example, a PCB. Furthermore, the distance "B" may allow the housing 702 to contact the PCB, so that the housing 702 may be adapted to provide ground continuity between external components such as the connector received by the receiving port 734 of the socket 732 and The PCB. The housing 702 may be made of any suitable material, such as a non-limiting example of gold-plated brass over nickel.

The frictional engagement of the contact pin 708 with the dielectric 704 is sufficient so that the contact pin 708 does not move in the first direction 726 as the RF connector pin assembly 700 engages or disengages a connector (see, for example, FIG. 12). . However, this frictional engagement can be purposefully or intentionally overcome to change the position of the contact pins 708 relative to the dielectric 704 and the housing 702. In this way, the distance of the connecting part 724 of the contact pin 708 relative to the open distal end 722 of the housing 702 allows intentional movement, but avoids accidental movement.

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly 600 connected to the PCB 203 with the connector 560 inserted into the receiving port 634. The RF connector pin assembly 600 and the connector 560 are aligned along the same axis “X ₇ ”. The second section 612 of the housing 602 contacts the PCB 203 and thereby establishes ground continuity with the body 562 of the connector 560, which connectors pass through the first section 610 of the housing 602. The connecting part 624 of the contact pin 608 is shown connected to a conductor of the PCB 203. This can be accomplished by soldering the connecting part 624 to a conductive trace (not shown in FIG. 16) on the PCB 203. The proximal end 630 of the contact pin 608 is inserted into the connector 560 and provides continuity with the inner conductor 564 of the connector 560 to establish continuity from the PCB 203 through the contact pin 608 to the inner conductor 564.

Figures 17 to 22 are views of a multi-pin RF connector block assembly 800. The RF connector block assembly 800 includes a plurality of RF connector pin assemblies 300 (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The plurality of RF connector pin assemblies are removably mounted in a connector block 802. 17 is a plan view of a multi-pin RF connector block assembly 800 having a plurality of RF connector pin assemblies 300 provided therein. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the connector block 802 in which the connector pin assembly 300 is provided. FIG. 19 is a top view of the connector block 802 without the RF connector pin assembly 300. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of the connector block 802 without the RF connector pin assembly 300. 21 is a top view of a multi-pin RF connector block assembly 800 connected to a PCB 203. Figure 22 is a side view of a multi-pin RF connector block assembly 800 connected to a PCB 203.

Each of the RF connector pin assemblies 300 is removably installed in the connector block 802 by removably installing the plurality of housings 302 in the individual housing ports in the plurality of housing ports 804. It should be noted that although FIGS. 17 to 22 illustrate the RF connector pin assembly 300, the RF connector pin assemblies 200, 200 ', 400, 600, 700 can also be removably mounted on the connector block 802, and the discussions in Figures 17 to 22 also apply to the RF connector pin assemblies 200, 200 ', 400, 600, and 700. As can be seen in Figures 21 and 22, the connector block 802 is mounted to an external structure 202 (such as a PCB 203). The housing 302 is removably installed in the housing port 804, so that the second section 316 of the housing 302 contacts the PCB 203 and thereby establishes ground continuity with the body 562 of the connector 560 (see FIG. 12). First section 314 of the housing 302. In this manner, one of the cases 302 may be removably mounted independently of the other one of the cases 302. Additionally, the contact pins 310 in one of the cases 302 are axially movable in the first direction 337 and the second direction 339 (see FIG. 9) independently of the contact pins 310 in the other case of the case 302. . The connection part 342 (shown in FIG. 22) of each contact pin 310 is connected to a conductive trace 806 (shown in FIG. 21) of the PCB 203. This can be achieved by soldering the connection part 342 to the conductive trace 806. To be done. Furthermore, each of the second section 316 (shown in FIG. 22) of the housing 302 contacts the PCB 203, and thereby establishes ground continuity between the housing 302 and the PCB 203. In this manner, the RF connector pin assembly 300 may include a plurality of housings 302 and a plurality of contact pins 310 that are connected to the PCB 203 using the connector block 802. The connector block 802 may be made of any suitable plastic material and may be mounted to the external structure 202 using any suitable fasteners 808.

Figure 23 depicts a method for assembling an RF connector pin assembly 200, 200 ', 300, 400. The method includes the following steps: providing a housing 242, 302, 402, the housing containing a first section 244, 314 414, a second section 246, 316, 416, and a divider 248, 318, 418 that separates the first section 244, 314, 414 from the second section 246, 316, 416 (block 900); A dielectric body 204, 304, 404 is inserted into the second sections 246, 316, 416 of the housings 242, 302, 402. The first dielectric body 204, 304, 404 includes a first through channel 208, 322, 422 and a First stop surfaces 206, 328, 426 (block 902); insert a second dielectric 212, 306, 406 into the second sections 246, 316, 416 of the housings 242, 302, 402, the second dielectric 212 , 306, 406 include a second through channel 216, 324, 424 and a second stop surface 214, 330, 428, wherein the second through channel 216, 324, 424 is aligned with the first through channel 208, 322, 422 and wherein the first A stop surface 206, 328, 426 and the second stop surface 214, 330, 428 form a gap 220, 332, 430 (block 904); a contact insert Pins 222, 310, 408 are movably positioned in the housings 242, 302, 402, and the contact pins 222, 310, 408 include a first pin segment 224, 334, 432, and a second pin segment 226, 336, 434 And an annular collar 228, 338, 436, which is located at the junction 230, 340, 438 of the first pin segment 224, 334, 432 and the second pin segment 226, 336, 434, of which the first One pin segment 224, 334, 432 is movably disposed in the first through passage 208, 322, 422 and the second pin segment 226, 336, 434 is movably disposed in the second through passage 216, 324, 424, and the contact pins 222, 310, 408 in the first through channels 208, 322, 422 and the second through channels 216, 324, 424 can be in the first direction 238, 337, 444 and the second direction 240, 339 And 446 move axially, and their annular collars 228, 338, and 436 are located in the gaps 220, 332, and 430 without passing through the first through channels 208, 322, 422 and the second through channels 216, 324, 424. (Block 906).

Unless explicitly stated to the contrary, none of the methods set forth in this article are intentionally interpreted as requiring their steps to be performed in a particular order. Accordingly, when a method request item does not actually state the order in which its steps are to be followed, or in the scope of the patent application or the specification does not explicitly indicate that the steps are restricted to a specific order, no intentional inference should be made. Specific order.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. As those skilled in the art can come up with modifications to the combinations, sub-combinations, and changes of the disclosed embodiments that incorporate the spirit and examples of the invention, the invention should be construed as including the scope of the appended patents All within and its equivalent.

100‧‧‧Floating Pin Assembly

102‧‧‧pin

104‧‧‧hole

106‧‧‧ Carrier

108‧‧‧ shaft

110‧‧‧First constraint

112‧‧‧Second Constraint

114‧‧‧ Beveled Surface

116, 203‧‧‧Printed Circuit Board (PCB)

200, 200’‧‧‧RF connector pin assembly

202‧‧‧External Structure

204‧‧‧First Dielectric

206‧‧‧First stop surface

208‧‧‧First through passage

210‧‧‧ Top surface

212‧‧‧second dielectric

214‧‧‧Second stop surface

216‧‧‧Second through passage

218‧‧‧ lower surface

220‧‧‧Gap

222‧‧‧contact pin

224‧‧‧ first pin segment

226‧‧‧Second pin

228‧‧‧Circular clip

230‧‧‧junction

232‧‧‧Connecting parts

234‧‧‧first side

236‧‧‧Second side

238‧‧‧First direction

239‧‧‧First direction travel limit

240‧‧‧ second direction

241‧‧‧Travel limit in the second direction

242‧‧‧Shell

244‧‧‧Section 1

246‧‧‧Second Section

248‧‧‧ divider

250‧‧‧Access opening

252‧‧‧slot

254‧‧‧Receiving port

256‧‧‧ open remote

300‧‧‧RF connector pin assembly

302‧‧‧shell

304‧‧‧First Dielectric

306‧‧‧second dielectric

308‧‧‧ Bushing

310‧‧‧contact pins

312‧‧‧First direction travel limit

314‧‧‧ first quarter

316‧‧‧Second Section

318‧‧‧ divider

320‧‧‧Access opening

322‧‧‧First through passage

324‧‧‧second through passage

326‧‧‧ Bushing opening

328‧‧‧First stop surface

330‧‧‧Second stop surface

331‧‧‧side

332‧‧‧Gap

334‧‧‧first pin segment

336‧‧‧Second Pin Segment

337‧‧‧First direction

338‧‧‧Ring card ring

339‧‧‧second direction

340‧‧‧junction

342‧‧‧Connecting parts

344‧‧‧slot

346‧‧‧Receiving port

348‧‧‧ open remote

350‧‧‧Second direction travel limit

400‧‧‧RF connector pin assembly

402‧‧‧shell

404‧‧‧First Dielectric

406‧‧‧second dielectric

408‧‧‧ Right Angle Contact Pin

410‧‧‧Travel limit in the second direction

412‧‧‧First direction travel limit

414‧‧‧Section 1

416‧‧‧Second Section

418‧‧‧ divider

420‧‧‧Access opening

422‧‧‧First through passage

424‧‧‧second through passage

426‧‧‧First stop surface

428‧‧‧Second stop surface

430‧‧‧Gap

432‧‧‧ first pin segment

434‧‧‧second pin segment

436‧‧‧Ring clip

438‧‧‧junction

440‧‧‧ Third pin segment

442‧‧‧Connecting parts

444‧‧‧first direction

446‧‧‧ Second direction

448‧‧‧slot

450‧‧‧Receiving port

452‧‧‧ open remote

454‧‧‧Sideways

456‧‧‧Remote

560‧‧‧Connector

562‧‧‧Subject

564‧‧‧Internal conductor

600‧‧‧RF connector pin assembly

602‧‧‧shell

604‧‧‧ Dielectric

606‧‧‧ Bushing

608‧‧‧contact pin

610‧‧‧Section 1

612‧‧‧Second

614‧‧‧ divider

615A‧‧‧First side

615B‧‧‧Second Side

616‧‧‧Access opening

618‧‧‧through passage

620‧‧‧ Bushing opening

622‧‧‧ open remote

624‧‧‧Connecting parts

626‧‧‧ first direction

628‧‧‧ second direction

630‧‧‧proximal

632‧‧‧slot

634‧‧‧Receiving port

700‧‧‧RF connector pin assembly

702‧‧‧shell

704‧‧‧ Dielectric

706‧‧‧ Bushing

708‧‧‧contact pin

709A‧‧‧first pin segment

709B‧‧‧Second Pin Segment

710‧‧‧Section 1

712‧‧‧Second Section

714‧‧‧ divider

715A‧‧‧First side

715B‧‧‧Second Side

716‧‧‧Access opening

718‧‧‧through passage

720‧‧‧ Bushing opening

721‧‧‧Sideways

722‧‧‧ open remote

723‧‧‧Remote

724‧‧‧Connecting parts

726‧‧‧First direction

728‧‧‧ second direction

730‧‧‧proximal

732‧‧‧slot

734‧‧‧Receiving port

800‧‧‧Multi-pin RF connector block assembly

802‧‧‧ connector block

804‧‧‧shell port

806‧‧‧ conductive trace

808‧‧‧Fastener

900, 902, 904, 906‧‧‧ blocks

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S _ID ‧‧‧Inner diameter of shaft

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TP _ID ‧‧‧Inner diameter of through passage

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X ₁ , X ₂ , X ₃ , X ₄ , X ₅ , X ₆ , X ₇ ‧‧‧ axis

Figure 1 is a partial cross-sectional view of a conventional floating pin;

Figure 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a plurality of conventional floating pins that are bonded to a printed circuit board (PCB);

Figure 3 is a partial detailed view of an exemplary embodiment of a single pin configuration of a radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly, the RF connector pin assembly having a connector pin and a dielectric body;

Fig. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of a multi-pin arrangement of the RF connector pin assembly of Fig. 3 for joining a PCB;

FIG. 5 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the RF connector pin assembly of FIG. 3, which also has a housing;

6A and 6B are detailed sectional views of the assembled RF connector pin assembly of FIG. 5;

Figure 7 is a top perspective view of the RF connector pin assembly of Figure 5;

FIG. 8 is an exploded cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of an RF connector pin assembly, the RF connector pin assembly having a connector pin, a dielectric, and a housing;

Figure 9 is a detailed sectional view of the assembled RF connector pin assembly of Figure 8;

Figure 10 is a top perspective view of the RF connector pin assembly of Figures 8 and 9;

11A and 11B are detailed cross-sectional views of an exemplary embodiment of an assembled RF connector pin assembly having a right-angle connector pin, a dielectric, and a housing;

FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly of FIG. 8, the RF connector pin assembly is connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) with a connector attached;

FIG. 13 is an exploded cross-sectional view of another exemplary embodiment of an RF connector pin assembly, the RF connector pin assembly having a connector pin, a dielectric body, and a housing;

14A and 14B are detailed sectional views of the assembled RF connector pin assembly of FIG. 13;

15A and 15B are detailed cross-sectional views of another exemplary embodiment of an assembled RF connector pin assembly having a right-angle connector pin, a dielectric body, and a housing;

FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the RF connector pin assembly of FIG. 13, the RF connector pin assembly is connected to a PCB and a connector is attached;

17 is a top view of an exemplary embodiment of a multi-pin RF connector block assembly, the multi-pin RF connector block assembly having a plurality of RF connector pin assemblies disposed therein;

FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the multi-pin RF connector block assembly of FIG. 17 cut along a straight line 18-18;

FIG. 19 is a top view of the connector block assembly of FIG. 17 without the RF connector pin assembly;

Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of the connector block assembly of Figure 19 cut along a straight line 20-20;

Figure 21 is a top view of the multi-pin RF connector block assembly of Figure 17 connected to a PCB;

Figure 22 is a side view of the multi-pin RF connector block assembly of Figure 21; and

FIG. 23 is a flowchart depicting an exemplary procedure for assembling an RF connector pin assembly.

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A radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly includes: a first dielectric body, the first dielectric body including a first stop surface and a first through channel extending through the first dielectric body; a first Two dielectric bodies, the second dielectric body including a second stop surface and a second through channel, the second stop surface is opposite to the first stop surface, and the second through channel extends through the second dielectric body Wherein the second through-channel is aligned with the first through-channel, and the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface define a gap between the first dielectric body and the second dielectric body; and A contact pin, the contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a ring collar, the ring collar is located in one of the first pin segment and the second pin segment The junction, and the first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through passage and the second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through passage, and the annular collar is located at Limited axial movement of the gap and the contact pin Movement of the annular collar in the gap between the first stop surface and the second stop surface, and wherein the first pin segment is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, and wherein the The second pin segment terminates distally in a connecting part. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 1, wherein the ring clamp extends radially from the contact pin, and wherein the outer diameter "A _OD " of the ring clamp is larger than the inner diameter of the first through channel. The diameter "F _ID " and the inner diameter "S _ID " of the second through channel. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 1, wherein the ring clamp includes a first side and a second side. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first side of the ring-shaped collar contacts the first stop surface to limit the axial movement of the contact pin in a first direction. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 3, wherein the second side of the ring-shaped collar contacts the second stop surface to limit the axial movement of the contact pin in a second direction. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 1, wherein the external component is an electrical connector. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 1, wherein the contact pin moves axially in response to movement of the connection part by an external structure. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 7, wherein the external structure includes a printed circuit board (PCB). The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 8, wherein the connection part is adjusted to be connected to the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 9, wherein the connection part is adapted to be soldered to the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly of claim 10, wherein the connection part is adapted to be soldered to a conductive trace of the PCB. A radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly includes: a casing, the casing including a first section and a second section separated from the first section by a partition, wherein the partition includes a section extending in the first section; An access opening between one section and the second section; a first dielectric body located in the second section, the first dielectric body including a first stop surface and extending through the first dielectric body A first through channel, and the first through channel is aligned with the access opening; a second dielectric body located in the second section, the second dielectric body includes a second stop surface and a second A through-channel, the second stop surface is opposite to the first stop surface, the second through-channel extends through the second dielectric body, wherein the second through-channel is aligned with the first through-channel and the access opening, and The first stopping surface and the second stopping surface define a gap between the first dielectric body and the second dielectric body, and the first stopping surface and the second stopping surface pass through the gap. Separated by a distance "A"; and a contact pin, the contact The contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a ring-shaped collar. The ring collar is located at an interface between the first pin segment and the second pin segment. A first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through channel and a second pin segment is movably disposed in the second through channel, and the contact pin is disposed in the first through channel and the second The through passage can be axially moved in a first direction and a second direction, and the annular collar is located in the gap, and the axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the annular collar. Movement in the first direction limited by the first stop surface in the gap, and movement in the second direction limited by the second stop surface, and wherein the first pin extends in sections through the first penetration The passageway enters the first section through the access opening, and the distal end of the second pin section terminates in a connecting part. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 12, wherein the first section includes a slot having a receiving port, the receiving port is adapted to receive a connector. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 13, wherein the first pin segment is electrically continuous with the connector received by the receiving port of the slot. The RF connector pin assembly of claim 12, wherein the second section includes an open distal end relative to the divider. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 15, wherein when the axial movement of the contact pin is at a first direction travel limit, the connection part is in the housing. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 15, wherein when the axial movement of the contact pin is at a second direction travel limit, the connecting part extends through the open distal end of the housing. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 17, wherein the connection part extends through the open distal end a distance "B". The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 18, wherein the distance "B" does not exceed the distance "A". The RF connector pin assembly of claim 18, wherein the contact pin moves axially in response to movement of the connection part by engagement with an external structure. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 20, wherein the external structure is a printed circuit board (PCB), and wherein the connection part is adapted to be connected to the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly of claim 21, wherein the housing is adapted to provide ground continuity between the external structure and the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 12, wherein the contact pin comprises a plurality of contact pins. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 12, wherein the casing includes a plurality of casings. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 12, wherein a portion of the second pin segment extends at an angle to the first pin segment. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 12, wherein the second pin segment and the first pin segment extend at right angles. A radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly includes: a casing, the casing including a first section and a second section separated from the first section by a partition, wherein the partition includes a section extending in the first section; An access opening between one section and the second section; a dielectric body located in the second section, the dielectric body including a first side and a second side extending through the dielectric body A through channel, and the through channel includes an inner diameter "TP _ID " and the through channel is aligned with the access opening; and a contact pin including a shaft, the shaft having a first end and a second end, The shaft is movably frictionally fitted in the through passage, and the first end of the shaft extends from the first surface of the through passage and enters the first section through the access opening, and among them. The second end of the shaft extends from the second surface of the through passage and terminates in a connecting part, and wherein the shaft has an outer diameter "S _OD ", and the outer diameter "S _OD " is larger than the through The inner diameter "TP _ID " of the channel, and the outer diameter of the shaft when it When the diameter “S _OD ” contacts the inner diameter “TP _ID ” of the through-passage, the contact pin is axially movable in the through-passage in the first direction and the second direction. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 27, wherein the connection part is adjusted for connection to a printed circuit board (PCB). The RF connector pin assembly of claim 28, wherein the connection part is adapted to be soldered to the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly of claim 29, wherein the connection part is adapted to be soldered to a conductive trace of the PCB. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 27, wherein the contact pin comprises a first pin segment and a second pin segment, and a portion of the second pin segment is segmented into a first pin segment Angular extension. The RF connector pin assembly according to claim 27, wherein the second pin segment and the first pin segment extend at right angles. A method for assembling a radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly, the method includes the following steps: providing a casing, the casing comprising a first section, a second section, and a first section separated from the second section; A spacer; inserting a first dielectric body in the second section of the housing, the first dielectric body including a first through channel and a first stop surface; inserting in the second section of the housing A second dielectric body including a second through channel and a second stop surface, wherein the second through channel is aligned with the first through channel, and the first stop surface and the second A stop surface forms a gap; and a contact pin is movably disposed in the housing, the contact pin includes a first pin segment, a second pin segment, and a ring-shaped ring, the ring-shaped ring An interface between the first pin segment and the second pin segment, wherein the first pin segment is movably disposed in the first through passage and the second pin segment is movably disposed at the first Two through channels, and the contact pins in The first through-passage and the second through-passage are axially movable in a first direction and a second direction, and the annular collar is in a position other than passing through the first through-passage and the second through-passage. In the gap.